Happenings July 29, 2023

    In this issue:

• Day Spotlight
• Dad Jokes
• Customer Spotlight
• 2023R2 Release Event
• Addon Spotlight
• Sales 101
• Events, Blogs, Movies
• Webinars, Community

The purpose of a newsletter is an opportunity for the ASWi team to provide you and the rest of our clients with information on all the new ASWi and Acumatica related things (or “happenings”) that you may not otherwise be aware of.

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“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Vivian Greene

Happy National Rain Day!

Throughout human history, people and cultures all over the world have celebrated rain and it’s life-giving power. All life is dependent on rain, and rain is what keeps our world green and fresh and beautiful. Rain is no less important today than it has been in the past, and now National Rain Day is a great time to celebrate all things wet and wonderful.

You don’t have to be a farmer with your eye on the latest batch of crops to be concerned with rain, especially those of use who are experiencing a drought and/or record setting heat. and there are many things the ordinary person can do to celebrate. If you’re lucky enough to have rain today, head outside and do your best
Gene Kelly impression.

FYI: I took this picture of my backyard in 2015 when, after a long drought, Austin experienced torrential rainfall that raised our lakes 15 feet within 2 days. It was the only time in my life that I had both an outdoor pool (i.e., my backyard) and an indoor pool (i.e, my garage). If no rain comes, you can still enjoy a delicious meal of fresh greens and veggies and appreciate the rain that enabled them to grow.

Q: What are Julius Caesar’s favorite precipitations?
A: Hail and reign.

Q: When does Snoop Dog need an umbrella?
A: Fo’ Drizzle.

Q: What nickname did the Irish frog who was a cowboy called?
A: Hop Along Cassidy.

Q: What do clouds invest in?
A: A mix of liquid and frozen assets.

Q: Why do you need to be careful when it’s raining cats and dogs?
A: So you don’t step in a poodle.

Q: What is the opposite of a cold front?
A: A warm back.

ASWi is very humbled, privileged, and proud to be able to serve some of the most innovative organizations in the country as their ERP solution provider and trusted business advisor. Today, I would like to spotlight and introduce the newest members to our community: VSS Logistics, LLC.

Founded in 2008, VSS Logistics has established itself as a leading small business contractor supporting the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs as well as federal prime contractors. VSS Logistics is a tailored logistics supply (TLS) company that offers customized solutions for a demanding environment. VSS excels at providing third party logistics (3PL), integrated logistics services (ILS) and industrial product-support vendor (IPV) services that include Program Management, Warehousing and Staffing Services.

VSS’ turn-key solutions offer customers a one-stop location for effective and timely services that ensure they are meeting the needs of their customers. A wide range of federal agencies and commercial customers rely on VSS Logistics to provide an assortment of innovative services and agile and timely solutions.

Welcome, Team VSS Logistics!

Every six months, Acumatica releases a major new product update in their effort to address real-world business needs by introducing new capabilities into Acumatica Cloud ERP.

Informed by the direct input of Acumatica’s customers, they have updated and evolved Acumatica Cloud ERP to deliver cutting-edge innovations and intuitive, personalized features that will help companies take their organizations to the next level.

The release of their next product update – Acumatica 2023 R2 – is fast approaching and they will sharing details about the new capabilities they’re delivering in an online event.

What: Acumatica 2023 R2 Virtual Launch Event
When: Tuesday, September 12 at 11:00 am Central Time.
Where to Register: Click Here.

If you know Excel, you can use Velixo!

Velixo is a powerful reporting solution designed for Acumatica users and built by Acumatica experts. It enhances the core reporting and budgeting experience within Acumatica through its proprietary Excel add-in, real-time querying engine, purpose-built functions, and integrated exploration features.

Designed for any company that leverages Microsoft Excel.
– Keep/use all the functionality of Microsoft Excel and super charge it!
– Easy-to-use, you can learn how to use it within a day.
– Refreshable reports at a click of a button.
– Truthful data that is fully synced with Acumatica in real-time.
– Unlimited users, built for unparalleled performance & scalability.

Resources
– Velixo Overview – brief (9 minutes)
– Velixo Overview – in depth (20 minutes)
– Velixo Help Center: Library of 90+) videos, documents, examples
– Free Sample Reports | To help you build your own
– Case Study – Cornell University

If you are interested in more information on Velixo, please let our Customer Success Manager Keith Wood know. You can email him at keithw@aswius.com and by telephone at (717) 581-1226.

By Mike Brooks

Prospecting and Physical Fitness are One and the Same

In today’s world of communicating through texting, memes, and hashtags, we’ve lost the warmth and underlying decency that make our everyday interactions enjoyable and respectful. Though we’re sometimes not aware of our tone and demeanor, other people do feel its impact, and they react to it as well.

A few years back, my wife and I were on vacation in Venice, Italy and we were having trouble navigating our way back to St. Mark’s Square. I was a little harried and I approached a local who was sitting by a fountain. Abruptly, I asked, “Where is St. Mark’s Square?”

He looked up at me, not smiling, shrugged his shoulders and said, “I don’t know.” I knew he did, so I said, “Sure you do. How do I get there?”

He paused, stared at me and said, “If you’re going to ask me like that, then I don’t know.” At this point, I stopped to consider what he meant, and it occurred to me that I was being another rude tourist. In that instant, I knew what was wrong – and I knew how to correct it.

“Let’s start this again, okay?” I then walked away, turned and approached him again. I said, “Good afternoon, how are you?” His face brightened, and we exchanged pleasantries for a few minutes, and then I asked politely for the directions to St. Mark’s Square.

He not only showed me which path to take, but he carefully explained where to turn and what to look for. When he was done, he shook my hand and wished me a good trip. I still think back to that interaction, and it reminds me of how important it is to greet and treat others the way I’d like to be treated. The easiest way to do this is to remember to be courteous and kind toward others.

Throughout my inside sales career, as both a sales rep and as a sales coach, I have always stressed the importance of those two words, “Thank you” and “Please.”
Nothing gets you further with a gatekeeper than using those magic words, and being polite and professional always helps you with both prospects and clients.

If you want to transform your interactions with other people, and therefore your day-to-day experience, simply consider what other people might be going through and be kind to them. By taking a moment to empathize with them, you’ll be able to brighten someone else’s day – and yours, too.